🧘This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 9/12-9/14
FREE Edition today! Derby Starts, Line Dancing + Bingo, Ceremony of Remembrance, Buddhist Monks and more
A reflective week ahead on MV, with opportunities for remembrance, healing sound baths, and a special visit from Tibetan monks.
Today’s full edition is free to welcome all the lovely new subscribers and friends I’ve made here this month 🙂 Thank you for being here!
⏱️ This Week on MVacay
I had so much fun making my fall bucket list this week!
Re-sharing this comprehensive Fishing Guide I wrote over the winter in case anyone needs it:
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, September 12, 2025
🎸 Blues Duo at Katama Airfield, 4–6p / More Info
Late afternoon, low-volume blues show with cocktails and dinner while planes come and go at the Katama grass airfield.🖼️ Second Hand and New Art Sale at Grange Hall, West Tisbury, 4–7p / More Info / Free (Sat 10-6 too)
Art sale and fundraiser benefiting Habitat for Humanity of MV. Includes second-hand fine art in good condition by anonymous donors.🎶 Music in the Square: Mike Benjamin and the Keepers at Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown, 6–8p / More Info / Free
Live music in Vineyard Square featuring Mike Benjamin and the Keepers.🎭 Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library at MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven, 7p (Sat too) / More Info
Saturday, September 13, 2025
🧺 West Tisbury Farmers Market at Agricultural Hall, 9a–12p / More Info / Free
💪 Second Saturdays with Strong Martha at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10–10:45a / More Info / Free
Beginner-friendly strength training class for women with Strong Martha’s Emily Mizer. All levels welcome. Pre-registration required.🏴☠️ Pirate Storytime at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10:15–10:45a / More Info / Free
Pirate-themed storytime with Captain Flint, including songs, jokes, and a parachute. Geared to ages 3–6, but all ages welcome.🕊️ Ceremony of Remembrance at Edgartown Lighthouse, 1p / More Info / Free
Children's Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance with light music and remarks to honor loved ones listed in the Memorial. Open to all.🎶 A Cape Verdean Experience – Amílcar Cabral: Freedom, Resistance, and Rhythm at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 4–7p / More Info / $20 suggested donation
A powerful cultural gathering celebrating Cape Verdean history through stories, art, and music. Featuring local freedom fighters, poets, musicians, designers, and more.🧘 Super Sound Bath at Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 4–5p / More Info / $40–$60
Sound bath experience with Tibetan bowls, bells, and gongs led by two practitioners, followed by a group conversation on sound healing.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
🎣 MV Striped Bass + Bluefish Derby Begins / More Info
Daily Weigh-Ins (drop in to celebrate or view): Mornings: 8:00-10:00 AM. Evenings: 7:00-9:00 PM Dock St. Edgartown.
🎉 Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, Oak Bluffs, 10a–2p
🖼️ Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs, 2-4p / More Info / Free
🌸 Family Flower Cut-Your-Own at Slough Farm, 4–5p (or 5–6p) / More Info / $10
🎥 The Last Class at MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven, 4p (Fri too) / More Info
A personal and political portrait of economist and former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, reflecting on public service, education, and the state of American democracy.🎶 Sundays in the Park Concert at Oak Bluffs Bandstand, 5:30-7:30p
⚠️ Events subject to change. Always check before you go!
📍Island Updates
Buddhist Monks Visiting Sept. 14–20: Tibetan monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery will create a sand mandala at Slough Farm (free drop-in viewings open to the public) and offer healing events, talks, and ceremonies throughout the week.
Camp By The Sea: Camp By The Sea is a free one-day grief camp for Island kids (K–8) and their families, hosted by HPCMV. Family apps due Oct. 10. Love this resource, apply if anyone in your family is currently affected by grief.
Speaking of HPCMV, they have an online benefit auction right now if you’re the bidding type!
Nomans on Weekdays: Weekday Programming Highlights: Some fun new weekday programming through the end of October:
Wednesdays 5:30-8:30 PM – Trailride Line Dancing with DJ Smooth B + Boots on the Ground
Thursdays 5–8 PM – Bingo with prizes, drinks, and to benefit OB School (9/25)
ACE MV Fall Career Explorations Now Enrolling: Supported career tracks with tuition help, job placement, and local cohorts for the following focuses:
Early Childhood Education (English + Portuguese)
Healthcare + Wellness Workforce (Oct–Nov seminar)
Language Interpretation & Translation
Electrical Code + Theory (starts Sept. 9)
Clean Energy Careers (HVAC, solar, EV repair + more – starts Oct. 20)
Info session Sept. 24 @ The Barn, virtual session Oct. 1, apps due Oct. 5.
Casting Call for Circuit Arts Fall + Winter Shows: Local performers needed for Spirits & Spirits (Oct. 28–31) and A Christmas Carol (Dec. 18–21) at the Grange. Auditions Sept. 22, 4–7 PM. Signup deadline Sept. 12.
⏳Closing Soon:
Art Cliff is temporarily closed due to a dishwasher fire and will reopen soon.
Plane View Restaurant is rumored to be closing permanently in December.
❌ Closed for the Season:
Food: Grey Barn, Fish MV Off-Season Listings Here
Markets: Edgartown Village Market, West Tisbury Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays), Chilmark Flea Market
Live Music: Sounds Like Summer Concerts, Vineyard Haven Band, Global Rhythms, MV Summer Concert Series, Featherstone, Sound of the Vineyard
📅 Save The Date
⭐ = My Picks For Unique or Interesting Events
🎟️ = Tickets You Should Probably Buy Soon
🔔 = Newly Added This Week
🔔September 15 - Sgraffito Clay Workshop at Featherstone
September 17 - Paint Party at Nomans
September 18 - Mah Jongg Instruction for Beginners (or a Refresher) Course at Edgartown Library
⭐September 18-23 - Martha’s Vineyard Songwriting Festival
Thursday, September 18 – Kickoff Party at Nomans, songwriter sessions in Falmouth, and late-night After Party in Edgartown.
Friday, September 19 – All-day performances in Oak Bluffs including Girls at the Sandbar, VIP hangouts, and Behind the Curtains at Strand Theatre.
Saturday, September 20 – Tivoli Day set, Rising Stars showcase at Strand Theatre, VIP hangouts, and After Party at Sandbar.
Sunday, September 21 – Brunch show in Vineyard Haven, Nashville Rising Stars in Falmouth, and evening sessions at Strand Theatre.
🎟️September 18 - Pasta Making with Katie Leaird of MV Pasta
🎟️ September 19 - The Farmer and The Shark at MV Museum
🔔September 19-20 - Steady in the Storm: Finding Stillness in a Shifting World at Yoga Barn
⭐September 20 - Tivoli Day
🔔September 20 - Natural Dyes for Beginners at Native Earth Teaching Farm
🎟️September 20 - NAACP George V. Tankard Jr. Memorial 5K Road Race/Walk
September 20 - Annual Darkness into Vineyard Light Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk
September 21 - Young Eagles Rally
🔔September 21 - Fishing Derby Day for Kids
🔔September 21 - Gone Fishing Opening Reception at Featherstone
September 23 - Katharine Cornell and the Vineyard with Bow Van Riper
September 24 - Besting the Bivalve: Learn How to Shuck with the Shellfish Group with Oak Bluffs Library
⭐🎟️September 24 - Mermaid Farm Feta Making Class
🎟️September 25 - Comedy with TBD Improv at The Barn
🔔September 26 - Peter Halperin & The Group Therapy Band’s Autumn Groove Session
🔔September 26-27 - Studio Ghibli Weekend at Circuit Arts
⭐September 25 - Preparing Your Garden for Winter with Rosemary Confalone
🔔September 26 - Kismet Outfitters Presents: Joe Calcavecchia vs. Joe Cordeiro Fly Tying Night
🔔September 27 - Sheriff's Meadow Foundation Third Annual Trail Run
September 27 - Walk for Children
🔔September 27 - Recovery Awareness Day with Red House at Owen Park
🎟️September 27 - 1/2 Day Wellness Retreat: Autumn Grounding at Slough Farm
🎟️September 28 - Women’s Wellness Retreat at Island Inn
🎟️ October 1 - Stamped Charm Pendant Necklace Workshop at Featherstone
⭐October 3 - Vineyard Haven First Fridays (Last One!)
⭐October 4 - PA Club Family Day
October 4-5 - Second Treasures Tent Sale
October 6 - Gay Head 10k
🔔October 6 - State of the Island Tourism Breakfast at HarborView
🔔October 11 - Oak Bluffs School 5K
🔔October 11 - Car-B-Q Classic Auto Show and Power Cruise
⭐🎟️🔔October 11 - Ladyfest MV
October 11-12 - Vineyard Artisans Holiday Show at Union Chapel
October 17-19 - WOMEN IN FILM Festival at MV Film Center
October 18 - Martha’s Vineyard Brunch Run 5/10K
🎟️October 17 - Food & Wine Dinner at Bettini
🎟️October 18 - Morning Glory Farm Pumpkin Festival
🔔October 19 - Camp by the Sea at Slough Farm
October 21 - Oak Bluffs SSA Terminal Closes for the season
🔔October 25 -
Halloween in Oak Bluffs
Misty Meadows Ponies and Pumpkins
Last West Tisbury Farmers Market Saturday of the season (Grange Hall)
Harvest Festival at Ag Hall
🔔October 26 - Happy Haunting Edgartown
🔔October 31 - Halloween in Vineyard Haven, Bark + Boo Bash at the Chamber
🔔November 8 - Barn Raisers Ball at Ag Hall
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